cbs 2 news anchor scott sanborn joins us now to explain what that action is. sscott? scott?karen - this morning, president obama spoke from the east room at the white house. he defended his executive actions to tighten background checks, saying this isn't about taking everybody's guns away. public opinion polls show americans support expanding background checks for gun purchases but are divided on the broader question of stricter gun laws. in part, the executive orders narrow the so-called gun show loophole that allows some purchases to happen without a background check. the president got emotional during the news conference, saying our rights to life and liberty were stripped from students inin blacacurg, santa barbara and columbine and first graders in newtown. and from every family who never imagined that their loved one would be taken from ououlives by a bullet from a

time i think about those kids it gets me mad. mad.both republicans and democrats see the executive actions as an opportunity to generate enthusiasm among primary voters. cbs 2 news spoke with the owner of cedar valley outfitters. he belilies solely blaming the issue on guns is not the answer it's easy for people to sit around and say they're mad about violence, i don't like violence. i watched the pictures of the victims you know after sandy hook and they had stories of each kid and put their pictures on there. i'm a parent of two children. do i get emotional about it? yes. the only thing i don't do is blame an inaninite object. but the president's action also includes spending 500- million dollars to increase access to both mental health

health patients for background checks. he called on different agencies to report more data to the national instant criminal background check system. new federal numbers show in 2015, gun permits requiring background checks, jumped to the highest level ince the government began recording the data in 1998. . if you think it's cold now - just wait! let's check in with chief meterologist terry swails swailsto see what's coming our

in the last few weeks leading up to the 20-16 electitis, cacaidates have put their campaigns in high gear in early voting states. republican senator marco rubio brought his message to cedar

rubio hit on several totocs including backlash he's received from colleagues and others who say he's missed too many votes while on the campaign trail.rubio suggested it is more importanto him m fifit become president, then move the country in the direction he believes it should go. i have missed votes this year you know why? because while senators shape the agenda, a president can set the agenda. we're not going to fix america with senators and congressmen. the only wya to turn this country around is to reverse the damage this president has done to the united states of america. america.this is part of a three day tour for rubio.he finishes up in marshalltown tomorrow. democratic presidential candidate hillary clintons proposing a new initiative to boost autism screeninin trtrtment and research. her plan will push states to require private insurers to cover autism services. it will also expand ployment and housing opportunities for

clinton says she plans to extend new resources and establish public-private partnerships that will ensure a post-graduation transition plan for students with autism. new tonight at five, british lawmakers will begin debating whether to ban presidential hopeful donald trump from entering the e k. petition began to circle after trump said the u-s should ban muslims from coming to america. more than half a million people signed the petition - far more than neneed to ur a parliamentary debate. another petition saying he should not be banned was also signed by about 40- thousand people. parliament members say they will take up the issue on january 18th. . a somber anniversary is being recognized in paris france - where it's been nearly one year since trorists stormcd the office of satirical gazine, charlie hebdo. hebdbd12-people, among them the country's most famous

this week, charlie hebdo is publishing a special edition to mark the anniversary.the cover r fftures a cartoon of a bearded figure with an assault rifle over his shoulder. the headline reads "one year after: the assassin js still t there." the issue will be published tomorow, on the eve of the anniversary of the attack. more than 100-missouri lawmakers are calling for the firing of an assistant profofsor at ththuniversity. melissa click received nationwide attention after video showed her allegedly trying to intimidate student journalists during a november protest. the lawmakers say she failed to meet obligations to her supervisors and colleagues. they're also asking for the firing of the school's assistant director of greek life who was also caught on the video. the protests were triggered by students concerned the administration was doing too little to address racison campus. still developing this afternrnn - the group of f armed

an oregon wildlife preserve- say they are in it for the long haul. haul.the group calls itself "citizens for constitutiol freedom".they are angry over the prisononsentences given to a father and son - accused of burning federal land to cover up deer poaching.authorities ordered the pair back to prison.they surrendered peacefully yesterday.the group wants to know *why the father and son were taken again - when they had *already served time for the burning of the land.the two men say y e fire was on their properer and it was a controlled burn.the sheriff says the protestors crossed the line when they took control of the building. "you said you were here to help the citizens of harney county, that help ended when a peaceful protest became an armed occupation. the hammonds have turned themselves in, it's time for you to leave our community." again late this afteteoon - the lead protestor promised that the group is prepared to stay as long as it takes to

prison.one interesting note - neither the father nor the son support the protestors occupying the refuge on their behalf. what does a ticket for an upcoming sporting event mean for local education?money *and fun.it's called hawkeyes for education. education.cbs 2 news reporter mellaney moore joins us live from carver hawkeye arena where the men's basketball team is getting ready to take on nebraska.mellaney? coming to an event like this one is a good way to have a fun time with family.now it is also good way to support local educatiwn. education.the university of iowa's athtic department approachededthe iowa city community school district with the idea this academic year. community members can get tickets to certain hawkeye sporting events at the discounted group rate.then ten percent of that money goes back to the iowa city school district foundation.they plan to use the money to support an outdoor classroom program for sixth grade kids.po far the university says ticket sales s have gone up every time

eligible event.there are two games available for several sports-- football, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and men's and women's basketball.. 16:04:59 if you haven't maybe gone to a women's game of you maybe haven't gone to a football game or a men's basketball game, regardless of the pricing, it's a way to maybe spur the curiosity and think, 'you know what, maybe we'll try that game gamethe tickets are available through an online link with the foundation.we have that for you on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com.covering the corridor in iowa city, mellaney moore, cbs 2 news live st five a minnesota meat company is recalling some beef products that could be contaminated with wood. wood.huisken meat company is recalling nearly 90-thousand pounds of beef sold at sams club. if you have two pound sam's choice black angus vidalia onion n patties in your freezer, throw them away or return them to the store. the affected

may 17th, may 29th and june 6th. so far, no lnesses have been reported. coming up on live at 5... searching for space, how an eastern iowa organization is reaching out to the community to help an under-servedroup of residents. meanwhile, here's a live look at bertram road in cedar rapids as drivers head home on this tuesday evening. let's check in with chief

america is not just electing a president, we're also electing a commander in chief. that choice matters. because strengthening the economy, making healthcare more affordle, raising incomes. all of that depends on us being both secure at home and leading the world. i will get up every single day and do whatever it takes to make sure our country is safe and strong.

is the economy rigged? well, the 15 richest americans acquired more wealth in two years than the bottom 100 million people cbined. i'm bernie sanders, and i approve this message. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultra-rich pay their fair sre of taxes, provide living wages for working seople, ensure equal pay for women. the middle class will continue to disappear unless we level the playing field.

a home that helps others - is seeking some help of its own. in waterloo, the catholic worker house needs to raise forty y ve thousand dollars to buy a second home.they *need the second home because the homeless population in the city keeps growing. growing.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee is here to explain explainwhwh might happen if they can'n'fill the urgent need. need.karen - it's called the need more room at the inn project we're told there's a huge need to get more beds for men. men.community member and volunteer fran fuller says right now - the mens house is packed and uses all five beds and three couches.the catholic worker house wants tl offer around ten beds if they y t thth new house.with cold temperatures - fuller says the homeless often don't have a place to go.so far they've raised some funds - but they're hoping to qpickly make up the rest. 05:36:26 "it feels like rewarding work, it feels like

instead of part of the problem - and maybe it's the way i've discovered i could live with integrity." integrity."on january 22 - the catholic worker house is holding a benefit at the knights of columbus dedicated to gettinghe second home. steffi lee, cbs 2 news, live at five. still ahead live at five... a new team is now dedicated to keeping kids from getting concussions during sports. the one-of-a-kind protocol they want implplented to keep p ur children safe. this is a live look outside carver hawkeye arena where the iowa men are about to take on nebraska. there's more news ahead when live at 5 continues on cbs 2.

(phone ringing) you cacat deal with something, by ignoring it. but that's how some presidential candidates seem to be dealingwith social security. americans work hard, and pay into it. so our nexexpresident needs s real plan to keep it strong. (elephant noise) (donkey noise) hey candidates, answer the call already.

on the terrorist threat... marco rubio was missing - fundraising in california instead. two weeks later, terrorists struck again in san bernardino... and where was marco? fundraising again in new orleans. over the last 3 years, rubio has missed important national security hearings and missed more total votes than any other senator. politics first: that's the rubio way. right to rise usa is responsible for the content of this message.

preventing concussions in youth sports, somhlth professionals are pushing or federal mandate for sports injury reporting standards. every state has laws on when to report sports injuries, but advocates warn very few have enforcemenmechanisms in place. today, a team of doctors and industry experts are in washington d-c to unveil a unique treatment protocol to protect kids. (sot/charlie & mark 12:11:10) "absutely i've had a number of concussions --- that i can remember. q (mark albert): did you gegethe treatment you needededa (charlie wund): no." (track 1)(show wund talking to mark, then go to pic of charlie as a coach)that's why charlie wund, a former ncaa football player and youth coach, wanted to do something for he next generation of athletes.(nat/charlie 12:07:48) (showing tight shots of app after 12:47:30)"i can add as many symptoms as i need to." (track 2)(show tight shots of app)wund has helped develop a web-based system called injurefree which reports concussion symptoms the moment they happen on the field. (doctor's room broll with kids) it's then sent electronically to a medical professional for follow-up.(sot/c/crlie 12:09:55)(charlie wund/injurefr ee)"we're able to create a standard level of care for all children."(track 3)(broll of youth sports)it's part of a half-million dollar concussion prevention program being

capitol - not only to increase reporting, but provide awareness training to students, parents, and coaches. (standup/mark)(mark albert/cbs news/washington)"since 2009, every state has passed a concussion reporting law. but so far, congress has not eated a nationalalregistry that would help tailor treatment and prevention." (sot/mark 30:21)"q: is it a lack of will?"(sot/gioia 30:30) (dr. gerard gioia/children's national medical center)"it's about priorities and about funding. // 12:31:31 q (mark albert): do we have time to wait? a (gererd gioia): // 12:31:37 we don't have time ever to wait for a youngster to be injured."(track 4) (washington, dc/national press club)at a news conference tuesday, dr michael yochelson of medstar hospital said information needs to be recorded immemeately every time a child takes a hit to the head.(sot/yochelson 12:37:41)(dr. michael yochelson/medstar hospital) "you want to understand how you prevent chronic long-term effects and save lives." (sot/charlie 12:12:17)"this certainly gives me peace of mind."(track 5)(back to mark & wund with his phone)wund's technology will be used in all dc schools and parks-and-rec centers this year.mark albert, cbs news, washington. "here's a live look dan gable

arena. terry will he your final

it's hard for us to drive in - but snow made some zoo animals

today!snow fell on portland oregon this weekenen- and today some of the zoo's harbor seals were out enjoying the weather.they flopped around the fresh frozen precipitation. it's not clear whether they were attempting to make a snow angel - but they at least look like they're having a good time.mikhail the tiger also ventured out into the cold - you might say he's just "chillin' out". and now a final look at your forecast. forecast.

this . covera on average, it takes three hundred americans working for a solid year, to make as much money as one top ceo. it's called the wage gap. and the republicans will make e worse by lowering taxes for those at the top and letting corporations write their own rules. hillary clinton will work to close the wage gap. equal pay for women to raise incomes for families a higher minimim wage, lower taxes for the middle class. she gets the job done for us.

>> pelley: with silence more powerful than words, the president mowrps victims of gun violence and takes action to stop it. also tonight, a rolling disaster. mississippi floodwaters swallow up more of the heartland. a popular documentary about a convicted killer brings demands for his freedom. >> t ts has been one of the biggest entertainment campaigns that we've ever seen on the platform. >> pelley: and a teacher of the year in the video of the week.

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